How to pronounce guitarist
Say it like ghit-AR-ist. Guitarist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AR).
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- ghit
- AR
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guitarist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ghitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of guitarist
American and British speakers say guitarist in essentially the same way: /ˌɡɪˈtɑrɪst/ in the US and /ɡɪˈtɑrɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ghih-TAR-ist.
What does guitarist mean?
- a musician who plays the guitar
Where does guitarist come from?
From guitar + -ist.
Words that rhyme with guitarist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of guitarist.
Questions about saying guitarist
How do you pronounce guitarist?
Say ghit-AR-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡɪˈtɑrɪst/. In British English it is /ɡɪˈtɑrɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guitarist?
Guitarist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AR). Broken into parts: ghit · AR · ist.
Do Americans and Brits say guitarist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɡɪˈtɑrɪst/ and the British form is /ɡɪˈtɑrɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.